TULSA, Okla. – The Iowa State football team stormed out in front of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at H.A. Chapman Stadium with a 38-21 victory. The Cyclones (1-2) were led by junior Aaron Wimberly who pounded it out on the ground for 137 yards, becoming the first Cyclone running back to gain 100 yards since the 2012 season opener against Tulsa.

Turning Point of the GameWith the score tied at 14, Tulsa quarterback Cody Green fumbled the ball 37 seconds into the half deep in Tulsa territory where it was recovered by Cory Morrissey at the 28-yard line. The turnover would prove costly for the Golden Hurricane as the Cyclones would capitalize with a 16-yard touchdown from quarterback Sam Richardson to junior E.J. Bibbs. The Cyclones would score again just two drives later for a 14-point lead.

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Offensive Game Ball Goes To...Wimberly, who finished the game with career highs in rushing and receiving yards with 137 on the ground and 31 yards receiving for 168 yards of total offense. In the first quarter, Wimberly was responsible for two crucial plays to keep the Cyclone drives alive, the second being the most notable, a 35-yard rush to take the ball to the 1-yard line. The electrifying run by the junior, which was the longest of his career and for the Cyclones on the season, would result in a Cyclone touchdown.

His 137 yards were the most by a Cyclone running back since James White nabbed 138 against Texas Tech in the 2011 season. Wimberly also recorded a career-high 19 carries for the Cyclones.

Defensive Game Ball Goes To...Nick Kron. The sophomore from Clive, Iowa, recorded two fumble recoveries in the first half to halt the Golden Hurricane. Kron is the third Cyclone this season with two fumble recoveries as Deon Broomfield picked up two earlier this season and Morrissey nabbed his second on the season in the second half.

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Cyclone Quick Hits*Wimberly is Iowa State’s first running back 100-yard rusher since Shontrelle Johnson racked up 120 yards in last year’s opener against Tulsa. *Wimberly’s 35-yard rush was the longest for the Cyclones this season.*E.J. Bibbs recorded his first career touchdown off a 16-yard pass from Sam Richardson.*Iowa State is 4-of-6 on fourth-down conversions this season after converting off a quick 6-yard pass to Jarvis West on 4th-and-2* Through three games this year Iowa State has had three players with two fumble recoveries. (Deon Broomfield, Kron and Morrissey)* Richardson finished with a career-high 26 completions for 255 yards and two touchdowns.*Iowa State is now 21-10 all-time on Thursdays, including a 10-2 mark in its last 12 games. *Jeff Woody recorded a career-high three rushing touchdowns.*Head Coach Paul Rhoads is 4-1 in season-opening road games at Iowa State

Next UpIowa State returns to Jack trice Stadium next Thursday for the conference opener against the Texas Longhorns. The Cyclones kickoff against the Longhorns at 6:30 p.m. and the game will be televised on ESPN.